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  1. Palate Repair Timing Under Age 15 Months and Early Speech Outcomes

    Article • JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, August 2026, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  2. Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Speech Production in Cleft Palate Surrounding Primary Palatoplasty: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Pilot Study

    Article • JMIR Research Protocols, July 2026, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  3. Application of team-based learning to support knowledge acquisition and retention of craniofacial content in a graduate speech-language pathology course: A pilot study

    Article • Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, June 2026, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  4. Impact of Muscular Asymmetry on Velopharyngeal Function in Children with Craniofacial Microsomia: A Pilot Study

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, May 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  5. Identification of Stop-Nasal Cognates as a Function of Increasing Velopharyngeal Coupling in Children

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, May 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  6. A Review of Available Online Continuing Education Opportunities in Cleft Care for Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists

    Article • Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, April 2026, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Amy Peterson

  7. Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Speech Production in Cleft Palate Surrounding Primary Palatoplasty: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Pilot Study (Preprint)

    Article • April 2026, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  8. Special Issue Introduction: 2026 Spotlight on Early-Career Researchers of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, March 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  9. Beyond Prevalence: Understanding the Relationship Between Early Anatomic Factors and the Likelihood for Cleft Speech Characteristics

    Article • International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, November 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Dr. Kazlin Mason

  10. Training Mechanisms for Healthcare Providers in Feeding Infants With Cleft Palate

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, April 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  11. Special Issue Introduction: Spotlight on Early-Career Researchers of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, February 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  12. A Tutorial for Feeding Infants With Orofacial Clefting: General Guidelines and Patient-Specific Intervention

    Article • Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, December 2024, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Jessica Chee-Williams

  13. Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Dimensions in Infants 0–12 Months: Between- and Within-Group Differences Based on Age and Sex

    Article • Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, September 2024, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  14. A Qualitative Inquiry of Practice and Training in Feeding Infants With Orofacial Clefting: Insight From Four Expert Providers

    Article • Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, September 2024, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Dr. Erin J. Bush

  15. Lack of Immediate Diagnosis and Appropriate Intervention Leads to Malnutrition in an Infant With Cleft Palate

    Article • Journal of Pediatric Health Care, July 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  16. Examining Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Structures in Premature Infants: A Window Into the Womb

    Article • Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, June 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  17. Continuing Education Needs of Speech-Language Pathologists for Assessing and Treating Children With Cleft Palate: A National Analysis Across Areas of Varying Population Density

    Article • Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, December 2023, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Dr. Kazlin Mason

  18. Students' Perception of a Virtual Dissection Laboratory in Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: A Focus Group Study

    Article • Seminars in Speech and Language, November 2023, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  19. Characterizing Speech Phenotype in Individuals With Craniofacial Microsomia: A Scoping Review

    Article • American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, November 2023, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Anna Meehan

  20. Current Postoperative Feeding Practices Following Surgical Repairs for Infants With Cleft Palate

    Article • Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, August 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  21. Where is the Care? Identifying the Impact of Rurality on SLP Caseloads and Treatment Decisions for Children with Cleft Palate

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, July 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Dr. Kazlin Mason

  22. Growth and Symmetry of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Within the First Two Years of Life

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, June 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  23. Characterising the speech phenotype in individuals with craniofacial microsomia: a scoping review protocol

    Article • BMJ Open, February 2023, BMJ

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  24. Impact of Prenatal Care on Newborn Complications for Infants with Cleft Lip with or Without Cleft Palate

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, January 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  25. Current Practice Patterns and Training Pathways for Feeding Infants with Cleft Palate

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, January 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  26. Treatment of Speech Sound Errors in Cleft Palate: A Tutorial for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

    Article • Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, January 2023, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Breanna Krueger, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  27. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Undergraduate Students Studying Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: A Pilot Investigation

    Article • Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, January 2023, Illinois State University

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  28. An Exploratory Investigation of the Palatoglossus Muscle in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Article • Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, November 2022, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  29. Growth Effects on Velopharyngeal Anatomy Within the First 2 Years of Life

    Article • Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, September 2022, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  30. A Midsagittal-View Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of the Growth and Involution of the Adenoid Mass and Related Changes in Selected Velopharyngeal Structures

    Article • Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, April 2022, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Robert Mason

  31. Exploratory Study of Hybrid Telepractice and In-Person Treatment of Compensatory Articulation Errors in Cleft Palate

    Article • Communication Disorders Quarterly, December 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  32. Nonsedated Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Visualization of the Velopharynx in the Pediatric Population

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, November 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  33. What is the Fate of the Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Flap When Used During Primary Palatoplasty?

    Article • Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, September 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  34. Does the Type of MRI Sequence Influence Perceived Quality and Measurement Consistency in Investigations of the Anatomy of the Velopharynx?

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, June 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Dr. Kazlin Mason

  35. A Preliminary Study of Anatomical Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Flap During Primary Palatoplasty

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, May 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  36. Asymmetry and Positioning of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle in Children With Repaired Cleft Palate

    Article • Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, May 2020, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  37. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, August 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  38. Morphology of the Musculus Uvulae In Vivo Using MRI and 3D Modeling Among Adults With Normal Anatomy and Preliminary Comparisons to Cleft Palate Anatomy

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, February 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  39. Morphological variation of the velum in children and adults using magnetic resonance imaging

    Article • Imaging Science in Dentistry, January 2019, Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (KAMJE)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  40. A Familial Case Study Exploring Craniofacial, Velopharyngeal, and Speech Variations in Pierre Robin Sequence

    Article • Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, December 2018, Korean Academy of Speech-Language Pathologies

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  41. Nasometric Comparison Between Spanish–English Bilingual and English Monolingual Children

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, July 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Yolanda Holt, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  42. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Between Adults With and Without Cleft Palate Using High-Resolution 3-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, January 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  43. Variations in Velopharyngeal Structure in Adults With Repaired Cleft Palate

    Article • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, January 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Jamie L Perry, Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  44. Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Physiology

    Article • Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, January 2018, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek

  45. Morphology of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle in Adults With Repaired Cleft Palate

    Article • Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, May 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Katelyn J. Kotlarek